Stovehouse Grand Opening Set for May 24

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What do Huntsville neighborhood pools and the Stovehouse have in common? On May 24, they will be open to the public, garnering much fanfare; kicking off the Memorial Day weekend and all that comes with endless summer evenings. The Martin Stovehouse, circa 1929, has been totally reconfigured and reimagined to create an enticing and eclectic […]

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A Food Hall of Kitchens, Breweries and Food Trucks Coming to Town Madison

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MADISON — At his State of the City Address in March, Madison Mayor Paul Finley told the audience to buckle up for some big announcements coming out of the new Town Madison development this spring. Today, the Breland Companies delivered a big one! The latest addition is a sprawling Food Hall of 18 kitchens curated by […]

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Trash Pandas, Cumulus Announce Broadcast Partnership

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MADISON — Against a backdrop of the new ballpark under construction, the Rocket City Trash Pandas and Cumulus Media announced an expansive three-year partnership, which will bring live radio broadcasts of the team’s 140 games on WUMP 103.9 FM/730 AM. Calling the play-by-play will be Josh Caray, the grandson of legendary Hall of Fame broadcaster […]

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Million-Dollar Mark: Trash Pandas Do Minor League in a Big League Way

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MADISON — When the Rocket City Trash Pandas announced their team name, several hundred people packed a local microbrewery. When the team held a logo unveiling with fireworks and a band, Madison’s Dublin Park was jammed. So, why should it surprise anyone that the team – which will not play a game for another 11 […]

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Auto Supplier DaikyoNishikawa to Locate First U.S. Plant in Huntsville, Creating 380 Jobs

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Japan-based DaikyoNishikawa US will build a $110 million auto parts manufacturing facility in Huntsville, the company announced Tuesday. “Huntsville welcomes DaikyoNishikawa to our growing regional network of automotive suppliers,” Mayor Tommy Battle said. “They’re joining an outstanding partnership with Mazda Toyota Manufacturing U.S.A., and we’re collectively witnessing the birth of a major automotive hub for […]

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Limestone, Madison Counties Lead State in Capital Investment, Job Creation

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Limestone and Madison counties topped all other counties in Alabama for new capital investment (CAPEX) and job creation, according to the 2018 New & Expanding Industry Report just released by the Alabama Department of Commerce. Limestone County led the state with CAPEX of $1.7 billion, followed by Madison County with $1.1 billion in new capital […]

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Urban Engine Discussion Focuses on Unique Challenges Faced by Women in Business

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The Rocket City is known for its high-tech, digital-driven businesses and engineering. But, if you’re a woman in those industries, there are challenges that male counterparts don’t have to face. So, Urban Engine Executive Director Toni Eberhart stepped in to help women answer those challenges with a panel discussion called “Her-Story.” “We decided to do […]

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Rain Delays Opening Multi-Sports Venue at Site of Former Becky Peirce Golf Course

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Huntsvillians hoping to check out the new multi-sports complex at the old Becky Peirce Municipal Golf Course before summer turns to fall might need to do a reverse rain dance. Ongoing rain that left the city soaked for much of last fall and this past spring has delayed progress at the venue. While some contractors […]

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Huntsville’s Magic Number for Downtown Hotel Rooms is 1,000

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The newest edition to Huntsville’s skyline is only one of many new hotels planned for downtown. City planners don’t plan to stop until they reach 1,000. Not the number of hotels, obviously, but the number of hotel rooms available in the center of the city for highly-attended events. The AC Hotel Huntsville Downtown, a Marriott […]

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